Claytemple Media

Elder Sign: A Weird Fiction Podcast

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College-level conversations about the masters of horror literature from H.P. Lovecraft to Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King.

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Ep. 23: Purity by Thomas Ligotti 08.10.2019 1:15:11

A disturbing gothic tale for America's crumbling cities. Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Neil Gaiman fan? Love c...

Ep. 22: An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House by Sheridan Le Fanu 24.09.2019 44:01

This definitely happened. But what definitely happened? Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out Glenn's mediev...

Ep. 21: The Beast in the Cave by H.P. Lovecraft 10.09.2019 31:33

What manner of beast?! Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out Glenn's medieval history podcast Agnus ! Find o...

Ep. 20: The Ammonite Violin (Murder Ballad No. 4) by Caitlin R. Kiernan 27.08.2019 52:25

A beautiful violin ... and a creepy serial killer. Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out Glenn's medieval hi...

Ep. 19: The Lottery by Shirley Jackson 13.08.2019 42:22

Shirley Jackson's classic story about community, tradition, and superstition. Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Ch...

Ep. 18: The Veldt by Ray Bradbury 30.07.2019 56:42

The first ever holodeck story! Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out Glenn's medieval history podcast Agnus...

Ep. 17: Out of the Earth by Arthur Machen 16.07.2019 39:20

Arthur Machen's other First World War story, this one with evil fairies. Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Chec...

Ep. 16: Reports of Certain Events in London by China Mieville 02.07.2019 52:06

Come with us as we roam the wild streets of London. Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out Glenn's medieval h...

Ep. 15: The Girl With the Grey Eyes by William Hope Hodgson 18.06.2019 34:41

A newly wealthy man meets a woman with mysterious grey eyes. What foul trouble is he in for? Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the L...

Ep. 14: The Haunted Jarvee by William Hope Hodgson 13.06.2019 49:22

Carnacki the Ghost Finder makes his first appearance on Elder Sign! Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out Glen...

Ep. 13: The Statement of Randolph Carter by H.P. Lovecraft 04.06.2019 42:06

What lies beneath the ancient cemetery hidden in a Florida swamp? It's H.P. Lovecraft's Elder Sign debut: "The Statement of Randolph Carter." Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literar...

Ep. 12: The Bowmen by Arthur Machen 21.05.2019 37:56

Arthur Marchen's First World War ghost story "The Bowmen." Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out Glenn's medie...

Ep. 11: Casonetto's Last Song by Robert E. Howard 07.05.2019 31:39

A Satanic cult and a haunted record! It's Robert E. Howard's "Casonetto's Last Song." Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Deck...

Ep. 10: The Repairer of Reputations by Robert W. Chambers - Discussion 23.04.2019 1:30:06

Is this near-future America a utopia or a dystopia? Join us for a discussion of the first story in Robert W. Chambers's Yellow Mythos: The Repairer of Reputations. Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on Th...

Ep. 9: The Repairer of Reputations by Robert W. Chambers - Recap 09.04.2019 1:17:02

A fascist America, an insidious king form a planet where the stars are black, and murder. Join us for a recap of the first story in Robert W. Chambers's Yellow Mythos: The Repairer of Reputations. Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fa...

Ep. 8: The Planet of the Dead by Clark Ashton Smith 26.03.2019 49:45

A necropolis beneath a dying sun. How would you spend your final days? Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-fiction and fantasy in your life? Join us on The Gene Wolfe Literary Podcast ! Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out G...

Ep. 7: The Insanity of Jones by Algernon Blackwood 12.03.2019 1:06:32

Algernon Blackwood's disturbing tale of workplace violence. Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out Glenn's medieval history podcast Agnus ! Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Follow Claytemple Med...

Ep. 6: Lucy Comes to Stay by Robert Bloch 26.02.2019 30:57

Robert Bloch's Psycho before Psycho was cool. Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Love Star Trek? Come find us on the Lower Decks ! Check out Glenn's medieval history podcast Agnus ! Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Follow Claytemple Media on Facebook...

Ep. 1: Welcome to Elder Sign 12.02.2019 29:03

You are cordially invited to a beheading. Please wear a costume and don't be late! If you would like to purchase a nomination or a bonus episode of your own, email the show at ClaytempleMedia.@gmail.com. Support the show and gain access to over three dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Not enough science-ficti...

Ep. 5: Lost Hearts by M.R. James 12.02.2019 1:03:24

The M.R. James classic about the dangers of studying late antique religion. Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Check out Glenn's medieval history podcast Agnus ! Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Follow Claytemple Media on Facebook and Twitter , and s...

Ep. 4: The Frolic by Thomas Ligotti 12.02.2019 45:20

Cross strange aeons to the American suburbs for some frolicking horror. Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Follow Claytemple Media on Facebook and Twitter , and sign up for our newsletter . Follow Glenn on Facebook an...

Ep. 3: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe - Discussion 12.02.2019 1:03:53

Join us as we discuss The Murders in the Rue Morgue as a commentary on the cosmic horror summoned forth by the Industrial and Scientific Revolutions. Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Follow Claytemple Media on Faceb...

Ep. 2: The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edgar Allan Poe - Recap 12.02.2019 45:08

It's Poe's locked-room weird-fiction murder mystery. Join us as we find out who ... or what ... is responsible for the murders in the Rue Morgue. Support the show and gain access to over two dozen bonus episodes by becoming a patron on Patreon . Rate and review the show to help us reach more readers and listeners. Join the conversation on the Claytemple Forum . Follow Claytemple Media on Facebook...